What shotgun is good for the Source Energy Operation in Valorant? Recommendations for shotguns in the Valorant mobile game.

In many shooting games, shotguns are favored by players for their powerful close-range combat capabilities, and Valorant's Energy Operation naturally follows the trend, preparing shotguns for players to choose flexibly based on actual situations. However, there are fewer options for shotguns in Valorant's Energy Operation, as the impact of abilities is higher for character roles. Therefore, it's best to select from the following recommendations.

It's important to know that shotguns are king-like in close combat, but each weapon has its unique advantages and disadvantages. First, let's look at the T0-level Judge, which boasts an overwhelming fully automatic power, making it the king of corners. It costs 1850 credits and is a core weapon in half-buy rounds. Its advantages are very clear: an extremely fast firing rate, reaching 3.5 shots per second. In close combat, you don't need to aim precisely at the head; even if you fire continuously at the enemy's chest, you can instantly eliminate them, making it particularly suitable for use in chaotic one-versus-many battles.

Moreover, when this shotgun is paired with skills like Raze's Super Jump or Neon's Lightning Slide, the efficiency of eliminating enemies can double, easily giving you the upper hand in close combat. However, the Judge is not without its flaws. It has a very short range, and once beyond 15 meters, the damage drops significantly. In mid to long-range situations, it almost cannot inflict effective damage on enemies. Additionally, due to its relatively high price, it can easily put you in a passive position if your economy is poor or you're in a losing round. Therefore, consider economic factors carefully when using it.

Speaking of applicable scenarios, the Judge excels in quick, close-range aggressive attacks, such as coordinating with advance skills for flanking maneuvers. For example, when Raze carries her Boom Bot over walls or Yoru activates his ultimate ability to become invisible, using the Judge for attacks often results in surprising victories. In terms of operational techniques, typically, you would use hip-fire, like splashing water, to counteract recoil by pressing down, while also cleverly utilizing cover to deal damage to enemies at close range.

Let's take a look at another recommended option, the Buck, which is an economical choice with both mid and close-range modes. Priced at just 850 credits, it's the preferred weapon in economic rounds. Its core advantage lies in the left-click shooting mode, which, within 8 meters, can achieve a spread shot, capable of instantly killing unarmored targets. A hit to the head deals 44 damage points, and a body shot deals 22 damage points, which is quite significant in close encounters. However, the Buck also has its drawbacks, with a slower firing rate and reload speed, leading to a low margin of error.

In practical use, if you fail to hit the enemy accurately with the Buck, it's easy to be counter-killed, so ensure accuracy when using it. The Buck is mainly suitable for camping in narrow terrains, such as the B point pipeline in Ascent or the hidden path in Bind. Utilizing the Buck's characteristics for defense or ambushes in these areas often yields surprising results. In terms of operational techniques, use the left click for instant kills in close combat, and the right click for mid-range. Anticipate the enemy's movements and avoid direct confrontations with rifles or other mid-to-long-range weapons, as rifles have a greater advantage at those ranges, and a direct confrontation is not cost-effective.

The above is the introduction to the recommended shotguns in Valorant's Energy Operation. After reading this, you should have a clear understanding of the characteristics of each shotgun. Although they are all generally used for close combat, only by thoroughly understanding the features of each can you find the one that best suits you.